Top 70 Scholarships in New York to Apply for in September 2026

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Bick First Generation Scholarship

Funded by

Bick Charitable Foundation

This scholarship aims to honor the courage, resilience, and hope of first-generation students who are first in their families to take the bold step toward higher education.

Funded by

Bick Charitable Foundation

This scholarship aims to honor the courage, resilience, and hope of first-generation students who are first in their families to take the bold step toward higher education.

• Education Level : High school student or enrolled in college or trade school
• Background : First-generation college student

$30,000

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Bick New York Scholarship

Funded by

Bick Charitable Foundation

This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates from New York who are pursuing higher education.

Funded by

Bick Charitable Foundation

This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates from New York who are pursuing higher education.

• Education Level : High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
• State : New York

$30,000

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Marcia Bick Scholarship

Funded by

Bick Charitable Foundation

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.

Funded by

Bick Charitable Foundation

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.

• Education Level : High school senior
• Background : Financial Need

$30,000

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Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women

Funded by

Tariq Aslam and Family

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!

Funded by

Tariq Aslam and Family

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!

• Education Level : High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
• Gender : Female-identifying
• Religion : Muslim
• GPA : 3.0 or higher
• Background : Financial need
• States : TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY

$2,000

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Taejhiana Diandra Walker Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Tykwees Faison

This scholarship seeks to support students who embody Taejhiana Diandra Walker’s compassion, resilience, and zest for life.

Funded by

Tykwees Faison

This scholarship seeks to support students who embody Taejhiana Diandra Walker’s compassion, resilience, and zest for life.

• State : New York, Maryland, or Virginia
• Field of Study : Fashion
• Education Level : High school senior (Class of 2026) or undergraduate student

$2,000

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$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

The world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.

Funded by

Bold.org

The world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.

All students are eligible

$25,000

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James Diorato Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Michael Diorato

This scholarship aims to honor the life of James Diorato by supporting the next generation of pilots and aviators and reducing the financial burden of entering the field.

Funded by

Michael Diorato

This scholarship aims to honor the life of James Diorato by supporting the next generation of pilots and aviators and reducing the financial burden of entering the field.

• Field of Study : Aviation
• Education Level : High school or undergraduate student

$500

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Deadline:Nov 14, 2026

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Bick Mile Square Scholarship

Funded by

Bick Charitable Foundation

This scholarship aims to support passionate students from Mile Square as they pursue their dreams of higher education.

Funded by

Bick Charitable Foundation

This scholarship aims to support passionate students from Mile Square as they pursue their dreams of higher education.

• Education Level : High school or undergraduate student
• Location : Mile Square (Hoboken), New Jersey

$10,000

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Deadline:Nov 14, 2026

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Bright Lite Scholarship

Funded by

Bright Lite Charity

This scholarship supports low-income New York high school seniors, trade school and undergraduate students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who are dedicated to uplifting their communities.

Funded by

Bright Lite Charity

This scholarship supports low-income New York high school seniors, trade school and undergraduate students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who are dedicated to uplifting their communities.

• State : New York
• GPA : 3.0 or higher
• Education Level : High school senior, undergraduate or trade school student
• Financial Status : Low-Income

$500

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Deadline:Dec 03, 2026

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William T. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Meaghan Sullivan

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William T. Sullivan by supporting a student who embodies his spirit of community involvement.

Funded by

Meaghan Sullivan

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William T. Sullivan by supporting a student who embodies his spirit of community involvement.

• Education Level : High school senior who will attend a two or four-year college
• State : New York
• Background : Volunteering experience

$1,250

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Deadline:Mar 13, 2027

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Miss Laura Memorial Dance Scholarship

Funded by

Samantha Bowen

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Miss Laura by supporting students who have the heart and talent to grow, but not the means to pay their way.

Funded by

Samantha Bowen

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Miss Laura by supporting students who have the heart and talent to grow, but not the means to pay their way.

• Education Level : High school senior or undergraduate student
• Location : Nassau County, New York
• Field of Study : Dance
• Background : Years of dance experience

$1,000

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Deadline:Mar 20, 2027

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John Greiner Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Greiner Family

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of John Greiner by keeping his legacy alive and encouraging students to earn as much education as they desire.

Funded by

Greiner Family

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of John Greiner by keeping his legacy alive and encouraging students to earn as much education as they desire.

• Education Level : High school senior
• Field of Study : Trades
• Location : Onondaga County, New York

$1,000

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Deadline:Apr 27, 2027

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Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Schultze family

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.

Funded by

Schultze family

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.

• Field of Study : HVAC
• Location : New York
• High School GPA : 2.0 GPA or higher
• Education Level : High school student, graduate, or current HVAC program student

$1,500

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Deadline:Apr 30, 2027

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In Loving Memory of Dr. Personett Pure Love of Animals and Learning Scholarship

Funded by

Kibbler Family and Caring Community

This scholarship aims to honor the memory and passion of Dr. Personett by supporting students who share her calling to work with animals.

Funded by

Kibbler Family and Caring Community

This scholarship aims to honor the memory and passion of Dr. Personett by supporting students who share her calling to work with animals.

• Education Level : High school senior
• School Name : Windsor Central High School
• Career : Pursuing an animal-related field (veterinary work, agriculture, meat industry, FDA work, etc.)

$2,000

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Deadline:Jun 01, 2027

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Jacob Kelly Memorial Scholarship for Arts and Music

Funded by

Kelly

This scholarship honors Jacob Kelly by supporting high school seniors and undergraduate students in New York or Colorado who are pursuing music or physical (non-performing) art.

Funded by

Kelly

This scholarship honors Jacob Kelly by supporting high school seniors and undergraduate students in New York or Colorado who are pursuing music or physical (non-performing) art.

• Education Level : High school senior or undergraduate student
• State : New York or Colorado
• Field of Study : Music or art

$2,000

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Deadline:Jul 26, 2027

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Melissa Boston Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

The Boston Family

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Melissa Boston who, in January 2019, tragically lost her battle with Cancer at the age of 36.

Funded by

The Boston Family

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Melissa Boston who, in January 2019, tragically lost her battle with Cancer at the age of 36.

• Status : You must be a African American woman.
• Education : You must have been accepted into a technical school or a two- or four-year college.

$1,266

Scholarship is awarded to 1 winner

Deadline:Nov 02, 2022

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Kenny Tan Test Prep Scholarship

Funded by

Kenny Tan Test Prep

The Kenny Tan Test Prep Scholarship will support one student in the New York City public school system who provides a thoughtful analysis of whether or not the SHSAT should remain the sole criteria for NYC's specialized schools.

Funded by

Kenny Tan Test Prep

The Kenny Tan Test Prep Scholarship will support one student in the New York City public school system who provides a thoughtful analysis of whether or not the SHSAT should remain the sole criteria for NYC's specialized schools.

All students are eligible

$506

Scholarship is awarded to 1 winner

Deadline:Jun 30, 2021

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Thomas J. Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Erin Wells

This scholarship aims to honor Thomas J. Kilcullen’s life by supporting a criminal justice or social work student who demonstrates leadership, kindness, and respect for all.

Funded by

Erin Wells

This scholarship aims to honor Thomas J. Kilcullen’s life by supporting a criminal justice or social work student who demonstrates leadership, kindness, and respect for all.

• State : NY
• Field of Interest : Criminal justice, social work, or a similar field

$2,000

Scholarship is awarded to 2 winners

Deadline:May 20, 2022

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Leon M. Braswell III Book Scholarship

Funded by

Amber Fraga (Braswell)

This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.

Funded by

Amber Fraga (Braswell)

This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior from the Northeast that will be a first generation college student.

• Education Level : High school senior, will be a first generation college student
• State : Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
• Race/Ethnicity : BIPOC

$5,310

Scholarship is awarded to 5 winners

Deadline:Jul 20, 2022

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Dr. Salman Zafar Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Dr. Salman Zafar Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Salman Zafar by supporting students who share his commitment to public service.

Funded by

Dr. Salman Zafar Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Salman Zafar by supporting students who share his commitment to public service.

• Education Level : High school student
• City : New York City or NY State

$2,000

Scholarship is awarded to 4 winners

Deadline:Apr 15, 2025

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Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Tammy Owens

This scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.

Funded by

Tammy Owens

This scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.

• Education Level : High school senior
• State : New York or Georgia
• Gender : Female
• GPA : 3.0 or higher
• Field of Study : Medicine or healthcare

$1,000

Scholarship is awarded to 2 winners

Deadline:Oct 08, 2024

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Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. Robotics Scholarship

Funded by

Steven Wilson

This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Kenneth R. Vessey by supporting students who participate in robotics and are passionate about STEM.

Funded by

Steven Wilson

This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Kenneth R. Vessey by supporting students who participate in robotics and are passionate about STEM.

• Background : Member of a Suffolk or Nassau County FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) team
• Field of Study : STEM
• Education Level : High school senior

$2,000

Scholarship is awarded to 1 winner

Deadline:Mar 01, 2026

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Ambition Scholarship

Funded by

Submerge Aesthetics

This scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.

Funded by

Submerge Aesthetics

This scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.

• Education Level : High school student
• State : New York
• Gender : Female
• GPA : 3.5 or higher
• Involvement : Volunteering or extracurriculars

$550

Scholarship is awarded to 1 winner

Deadline:Jan 31, 2024

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New Jersey New York First Generation Scholarship

Funded by

Diaz Family

This scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students, from New Jersey or New York, pay for college.

Funded by

Diaz Family

This scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students, from New Jersey or New York, pay for college.

• GPA : 3.5 min.
• Education Level : High school senior or undergraduate student
• Background : First generation college student, low-income
• State : NY or NJ

$8,600

Scholarship is awarded to 2 winners

Deadline:Apr 15, 2026

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Sandy’s Scholarship

Funded by

Dykshoorn Family

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Sandy Dykshoorn by supporting students who share her calling to healthcare and/or human services.

Funded by

Dykshoorn Family

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Sandy Dykshoorn by supporting students who share her calling to healthcare and/or human services.

• Education Level : High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
• State : New York
• Field of Study : Healthcare

$2,100

Scholarship is awarded to 2 winners

Deadline:Dec 06, 2025

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Louis (Grizz) Scafetta Sr Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Michelle Gillard

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Louis (Grizz) Scafetta by supporting students who share his love for nature and wildlife.

Funded by

Michelle Gillard

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Louis (Grizz) Scafetta by supporting students who share his love for nature and wildlife.

• State : New York
• Field of Study : Forestry, conservation, wildlife biology, or environmental sciences
• Education Level : High school senior or current undergraduate

$3,000

Scholarship is awarded to 3 winners

Deadline:Jan 03, 2026

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Joey DeVivo's Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Melissa Wendell

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joey DeVivo by supporting students as they pursue their academic dreams.

Funded by

Melissa Wendell

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joey DeVivo by supporting students as they pursue their academic dreams.

• Education Level : High school senior
• State : New York
• Field of Study : Special education, art, psychology, or history

$1,000

Scholarship is awarded to 2 winners

Deadline:May 11, 2026

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Barbara Steinhauser Kalinowski Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Bridgette Borland

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Barbara Kalinowski by supporting students from her county as they pursue higher education.

Funded by

Bridgette Borland

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Barbara Kalinowski by supporting students from her county as they pursue higher education.

• Education Level : High school senior
• Background : Benefited from extra help in elementary school
• Location : Suffolk County, New York

$1,665

Scholarship is awarded to 3 winners

Deadline:Jun 28, 2026

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USMC Sgt. Owen J. Lennon Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Lennon Family

In honor of Owen J. Lennon, this scholarship will support a student in achieving their educational goals.

Funded by

Lennon Family

In honor of Owen J. Lennon, this scholarship will support a student in achieving their educational goals.

• Education Level : High school senior
• State : New York
• Background : Volunteering experience

$1,200

Scholarship is awarded to 2 winners

Deadline:Oct 28, 2025

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Lisa Sanders Scholarship

Funded by

Lisa Sanders

This scholarship seeks to support women who are preparing to pursue higher education by reducing the burden of tuition.

Funded by

Lisa Sanders

This scholarship seeks to support women who are preparing to pursue higher education by reducing the burden of tuition.

• Education Level : High school or undergraduate student
• State : New York
• Gender : Female-identifying
• Field of Study : Music therapy

$2,000

Scholarship is awarded to 2 winners

Deadline:Mar 20, 2025

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Bick First Generation Scholarship

• Education Level : High school student or enrolled in college or trade school
• Background : First-generation college student

Bick New York Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
• State : New York

Marcia Bick Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior
• Background : Financial Need

Ismat's Scholarship For Empowering Muslim Women

• Education Level : High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
• Gender : Female-identifying
• Religion : Muslim
• GPA : 3.0 or higher
• Background : Financial need
• States : TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY

Taejhiana Diandra Walker Memorial Scholarship

• State : New York, Maryland, or Virginia
• Field of Study : Fashion
• Education Level : High school senior (Class of 2026) or undergraduate student

James Diorato Memorial Scholarship

• Field of Study : Aviation
• Education Level : High school or undergraduate student

Bick Mile Square Scholarship

• Education Level : High school or undergraduate student
• Location : Mile Square (Hoboken), New Jersey

Bright Lite Scholarship

• State : New York
• GPA : 3.0 or higher
• Education Level : High school senior, undergraduate or trade school student
• Financial Status : Low-Income

William T. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior who will attend a two or four-year college
• State : New York
• Background : Volunteering experience

Miss Laura Memorial Dance Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior or undergraduate student
• Location : Nassau County, New York
• Field of Study : Dance
• Background : Years of dance experience

John Greiner Memorial Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior
• Field of Study : Trades
• Location : Onondaga County, New York

Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship

• Field of Study : HVAC
• Location : New York
• High School GPA : 2.0 GPA or higher
• Education Level : High school student, graduate, or current HVAC program student

In Loving Memory Of Dr. Personett Pure Love Of Animals And Learning Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior
• School Name : Windsor Central High School
• Career : Pursuing an animal-related field (veterinary work, agriculture, meat industry, FDA work, etc.)

Jacob Kelly Memorial Scholarship For Arts And Music

• Education Level : High school senior or undergraduate student
• State : New York or Colorado
• Field of Study : Music or art

Melissa Boston Memorial Scholarship

• Status : You must be a African American woman.
• Education : You must have been accepted into a technical school or a two- or four-year college.

Thomas J. Kilcullen Memorial Scholarship

• State : NY
• Field of Interest : Criminal justice, social work, or a similar field

Leon M. Braswell Iii Book Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior, will be a first generation college student
• State : Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
• Race/Ethnicity : BIPOC

Dr. Salman Zafar Memorial Scholarship

• Education Level : High school student
• City : New York City or NY State

Jett, Nyla, And Cadences Memorial Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior
• State : New York or Georgia
• Gender : Female
• GPA : 3.0 or higher
• Field of Study : Medicine or healthcare

Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. Robotics Scholarship

• Background : Member of a Suffolk or Nassau County FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) team
• Field of Study : STEM
• Education Level : High school senior

Ambition Scholarship

• Education Level : High school student
• State : New York
• Gender : Female
• GPA : 3.5 or higher
• Involvement : Volunteering or extracurriculars

New Jersey New York First Generation Scholarship

• GPA : 3.5 min.
• Education Level : High school senior or undergraduate student
• Background : First generation college student, low-income
• State : NY or NJ

Sandy’s Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
• State : New York
• Field of Study : Healthcare

Louis (Grizz) Scafetta Sr Memorial Scholarship

• State : New York
• Field of Study : Forestry, conservation, wildlife biology, or environmental sciences
• Education Level : High school senior or current undergraduate

Joey Devivo's Memorial Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior
• State : New York
• Field of Study : Special education, art, psychology, or history

Barbara Steinhauser Kalinowski Memorial Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior
• Background : Benefited from extra help in elementary school
• Location : Suffolk County, New York

Usmc Sgt. Owen J. Lennon Memorial Scholarship

• Education Level : High school senior
• State : New York
• Background : Volunteering experience

Lisa Sanders Scholarship

• Education Level : High school or undergraduate student
• State : New York
• Gender : Female-identifying
• Field of Study : Music therapy

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